Tomorrow may or may not be a 'big' day. I may or may not hear back from Planned Parenthood. And if I do hear back, what I hear may or may not be what I hope to hear. I was thinking those things earlier today while I was outside wearing one of my favorite dresses and hand watering apple trees. For no reason at all, I began dancing between apple trees. Regardless of what tomorrow brings, I cherish the joy of being a woman (I have never danced in my small orchard while wearing Levis and a flannel shirt--my go to 'guy' apparel). Since accepting my gender variance and embracing my femineity, I have been so much happier despite the drama and angst, the lost friends and family ties. So, dear friends, fingers crossed tomorrow brings good news. But if it doesn't, I am determined to keep dancing.

Annika:
Optimism and positive thinking will be your friend!
I am wishing success and happiness for you!
HUGS, Danielle

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on June 15, 2025, 05:53:40 PMFor no reason at all, I began dancing between apple trees.

QuoteRegardless of what tomorrow brings, I cherish the joy of being a woman (I have never danced in my small orchard while wearing Levis and a flannel shirt--my go to 'guy' apparel).

QuoteSince accepting my gender variance and embracing my femineity, I have been so much happier despite the drama and angst, the lost friends and family ties. So, dear friends, fingers crossed tomorrow brings good news. But if it doesn't, I am determined to keep dancing.

Yay! I love this, Anni, so much I feel like dancing with you right now. 💓🌷

Like Ashley would say, forward little sister!

Wait... I hope I said that right! 


~ Lilis 🫂

Quote from: Lilis on June 15, 2025, 06:46:19 PMYay! I love this, Anni, so much I feel like dancing with you right now. 💓🌷

Like Ashley would say, forward little sister!

Wait... I hope I said that right!  ~ Lilis 🫂

I'm sure Ashley would agree. She has always been here to support us and I'm so pleased to have met her here.

I love the mental image you've given me. Dance on, dear Annika!

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on June 15, 2025, 05:53:40 PMTomorrow may or may not be a 'big' day. I may or may not hear back from Planned Parenthood. And if I do hear back, what I hear may or may not be what I hope to hear. I was thinking those things earlier today while I was outside wearing one of my favorite dresses and hand watering apple trees. For no reason at all, I began dancing between apple trees. Regardless of what tomorrow brings, I cherish the joy of being a woman (I have never danced in my small orchard while wearing Levis and a flannel shirt--my go to 'guy' apparel). Since accepting my gender variance and embracing my femineity, I have been so much happier despite the drama and angst, the lost friends and family ties. So, dear friends, fingers crossed tomorrow brings good news. But if it doesn't, I am determined to keep dancing.

Annika!

I am sending the best and most loving thoughts your way in the hopes that the week ahead will inspire a dance-a-thon... followed by a trip to the pharmacy... followed by another dance-a-thon!!!💕💃💕💃💕💃💕💃💕

However it works out, I know you have gained and found much within yourself since your arrival here... and I hear in your words the sound of someone who knows that all that is required in all this is to be yourself... Everything else... hormones, clothes etc is just window dressing 🌻

You have already won a great victory that no one can take from you but, I can't wait to hear you are getting your victory with a side of window dressing! 💕

Hugs and Love Girl!

Onward We Go Brave Sister!

Ashley 💕

Quote from: tgirlamg on June 15, 2025, 10:45:24 PMYou have already won a great victory that no one can take from you

Quote from: Lilis on June 15, 2025, 06:46:19 PMLike Ashley would say, forward little sister!

Thanks so much Lilis and Ashley, Sinclair and Pema! Your words of encouragement mean the world to me. Hopefully, I will post something bright and beautiful tomorrow. But even if I don't, tomorrow will be bright and beautiful just because of the company I keep at Susan's.
 

It rained today so no dancing with the trees. No. Now that I think about it, next time it rains I will definitely dance with the trees. It might be fun. No word from Planned Parenthood. Sometime tomorrow, as Ashley suggested, I will send a 'wazzup' message to my provider. Perhaps, silence is good news: it means they're still thinking about that whole risk/benefit thing doctors tend to do.

Dancing in the rain can be fun if you're dressed for it. I'm sorry they didn't call today, Annika. Please do prod them tomorrow if they don't call in the morning. Sometimes folks need reminders. I'm still hopeful they've already decided in your favor but are understaffed.

Quote from: Mrs. Oliphant on June 15, 2025, 05:53:40 PMTomorrow may or may not be a 'big' day. I may or may not hear back from Planned Parenthood. And if I do hear back, what I hear may or may not be what I hope to hear. I was thinking those things earlier today while I was outside wearing one of my favorite dresses and hand watering apple trees. For no reason at all, I began dancing between apple trees. Regardless of what tomorrow brings, I cherish the joy of being a woman (I have never danced in my small orchard while wearing Levis and a flannel shirt--my go to 'guy' apparel). Since accepting my gender variance and embracing my femineity, I have been so much happier despite the drama and angst, the lost friends and family ties. So, dear friends, fingers crossed tomorrow brings good news. But if it doesn't, I am determined to keep dancing.

Annika, I hope you hear from PP tomorrow, and can start your journey. One thing that brought me some comfort at the start of my was whatever happens, nobody can take your femininity away from you. 

Sending good thoughts your way for positive outcomes from PP!! I'm assuming that I'll face some of the same issues when I have my intake exam to start HRT. You have such a bright, infectious attitude. Despite the rain, life shines on us both.